The Apple And The Tomato

There is a big difference between slicing an apple and slicing a tomato.

When you slice an apple, you have to use a small, sharp knife and make clean cuts, applying a lot of pressure.

When you slice a tomato, you have to use a serrated knife (my grandfather had a special tomato knife, but I think he was unusual in that respect) and apply very little pressure, sawing back and forth gently.

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